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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 278.25 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 278.25 and 160.25 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 278.25 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/278.25 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 278.25 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 44,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,588.47/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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